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Ministry of Finance
DGGI Gurugram arrests 3 persons, including mastermind, commission agent and CA in racket of fictitious firms involving fake ITC of 121 crore
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence  Gurugram Zonal Unit , Haryana has arrested 3 persons including a CA on charges of creating and operating multiple fictitious firms on forged documents and passing large amounts of fake input tax credit by way of issuance of invoices without any actual receipt or supply of goods or services.
From the investigation conducted till date, it has been established that one of the arrested persons has created at least 13 firms and has been involved in availing and passing on of a total fraudulent ITC of Rs 121 crore.
It has also emerged that the person who had created the fake/dummy firms worked in tandem with a commission agent, who used to sell these goodless invoices to established firms for commission, both directly and through different brokers. The commission agent has also been arrested.
Further, in this chain from the financial movement it has emerged that established firms  would make transfers to these fake firms, from where the amounts would then be transferred to the account of a private limited company from where the CA in question would withdraw and return the said amount in cash after deducting the commission of his company as well as his own commission. The amounts of cash transactions ranged around Rs 30-40 lakh per day.
The investigation spanned multiple locations and based on verifications, evidence and statements recorded, it has appeared that the these three persons i.e. the creator of the fake firms, commission agent and the CA were operating in tandem orchestrating this racket of making fake firms on forged documents and having passed on fraudulent ITC amounting to Rs 121 crore . Accordingly, they were arrested under the provisions of Section 69 read with Section 132 of the CGST Act, 2017 on 13.09.2021 and produced before CMM, Delhi, who ordered 14 days judicial custody.
Further investigations in the matter are under progress.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to deliver inaugural address at the ‘Conclave on Transformational Reforms in Higher Education under National Education Policy’ tomorrow
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shall be delivering the Inaugural Address at the ‘Conclave on Transformational Reforms in Higher Education under National Education Policy’ tomorrow, i.e 7th August 2020, through video conference.
The conclave is being organised by the Ministry of Education and University Grants Commission.
The conclave will have sessions dedicated to significant aspects of education covered under the National Education Policy, 2020 like Holistic, Multidisciplinary and futuristic education, Quality Research, and Equitable use of technology for better reach in Education.
Union Minister for Education Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal , Union Minister of State, Education, Shri Sanjay Dhotre would also be participating in the event. A number of dignitaries including the Chairman and Members, Committee for Draft NEP as well as eminent academicians/scientists will speak on different aspects of the National Education Policy.
Vice-Chancellors of universities, Directors of Institutions and Principals of colleges and other stakeholders will participate in the programme.
The programme will be streamed live via:
Ministry of Education Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HRDMinistry/
UGC YouTube Channel, PIB YouTube Channel,
UGC Twitter Handle  : https://twitter.com/ugc_india?s=12
It would also be broadcast on DD News.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 265
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 93 crore landmark milestone
More than 45 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 07:00 pm
In a significant achievement, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 93 Crore landmark milestone  today. More than 45 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10374617
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2nd Dose
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8977468
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18357067
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2nd Dose
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15219783
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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376511004
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2nd Dose
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95585378
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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163503040
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2nd Dose
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80867262
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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103440122
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2nd Dose
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58360454
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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672185850
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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259010345
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Total
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931196195
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 7th October, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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153
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2nd Dose
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8845
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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242
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2nd Dose
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20498
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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1793676
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2nd Dose
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1375348
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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473196
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2nd Dose
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436345
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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226276
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2nd Dose
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220360
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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2493543
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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2061396
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Total
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4554939
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Defence
WNC CONDUCTS EXERCISE PRASTHAN IN WESTERN OFFSHORE DEVELOPMENT AREA
An offshore security exercise, code-named ‘Prasthan’ was conducted in the Offshore Development Area  off Mumbai on 16th November 2021, under the aegis of Headquarters, Western Naval Command. Conducted every six months, this exercise is an important element of ensuring offshore security and aims to integrate the efforts of all maritime stakeholders, including the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Coast Guard, ONGC, the Port Trust, Customs, the state fisheries department and the Marine Police, in refining SOPs and response-actions to a variety of contingencies in the ODAs.
The exercise was conducted on the MHN platform of ONGC located about 94 nm west of Mumbai.
Contingencies such as terrorist intrusion, bomb explosion, major fire, oil spill, man overboard, casualty evacuation, loss of control of vessel and mass evacuation were exercised. The exercise provided all stake holders a realistic scenario to assess their readiness to respond to and combat contingencies in the Western ODA, as also to operate together in a coordinated manner.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Nirbhaya Fund
Under Nirbhaya Fund, out of an allocation of Rs.6212.85 crore , a sum of Rs.4340.25 crore has been disbursed/ released by the concerned Central Ministries/ Departments and a sum of Rs.3069.97 crore has been reported to be utilized. It is possible that more funds have been actually utilised, but Utilisation Certificates  and Statement of Expenditure , as required, as per provisions of General Financial Rules  have not been submitted by the concerned States/ Implementing Agencies . The States/ IAs are regularly followed up to submit UCs and SoEs.
The projects/ schemes being implemented under Nirbhaya Fund are at various stages of implementation. The Empowered Committee  of Officers constituted under the Framework for Nirbhaya Fund reviews the status of implementation of approved projects from time to time in conjunction with the concerned Ministries/ Departments/ Implementing Agencies . Further, the concerned Ministries/ Departments/ IAs, also review the implementation of their respective projects/ schemes at their levels.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet apprised about MoU between India and Republic of Korea in issuing jointly Postage Stamp
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, was apprised about an MoU signed in February, 2019 between India and Republic of Korea.
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India and The Ministry of Science and ICT , Government of the Republic of Korea have mutually agreed to jointly issue Postage Stamps on the theme "Queen Hur Hwang-ok of Korea".
The joint stamps will be released on a mutually agreed date by the end of 2019.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Cabinet approves signing of Contract between India and France to support ITF activities on the Indian Transport Sector
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of the signing of Contract between the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, France on behalf of the International Transport Forum and the Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council , India to support the International Transport Forum  activities on the Indian Transport Sector.
The Contract was signed on 6th July, 2022.
The activities to be carried out under this Contract will lead to:
- New scientific results;
- New policy insights;
- Capacity building through increase scientific interaction
- Identification of technology options for decarbonization of transport sector in India.
Ministry of Defence
DRDO & Indian Air Force successfully flight-test indigenous Stand-Off Anti-Tank Missile
Defence Research and Development Organisation  and Indian Air Force  flight-tested the indigenously designed and developed Helicopter launched Stand-off Anti-tank  Missile from Pokhran ranges on December 11, 2021. The flight-test was successful in meeting all its mission objectives. The release mechanism, advanced guidance and tracking algorithms, all avionics with integrated software, performed satisfactorily and tracking systems monitored all mission events. The missile is equipped with a state-of-the-art MMW seeker which provides high precision strike capability from a safe distance. The weapon can neutralise targets in a range up to 10 kms.
The SANT missile has been designed and developed by Research Centre Imarat , Hyderabad in coordination with other DRDO labs and participation from industries. This is the third in the series of indigenous stand-off weapons to be tested in recent times after long range bomb and smart anti airfield weapon for strengthening the arsenal of IAF. The indigenous development of various configurations for different applications with advanced technologies is a firm march towards ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has congratulated the team associated with the mission. Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy said the successful flight test of SANT missile would further bolster the indigenous defence capabilities.
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Ministry of Finance
Requirement for obtaining PAN card u/s 139A of IT Act, 1961 eased for corporate assessees
In case of a company, an application for incorporation, allotment of Permanent Account Number  and allotment of Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number  may be made through a Common Application Form submitted to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs . In these cases, the Certificate of Incorporation  issued by MCA contains a mention of both PAN and TAN.
Finance Act, 2018 amended section 139A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 removed the requirement of issuing PAN in the form of a laminated card. Hence, it is clarified that PAN and TAN mentioned in the COI issued by MCA shall also be treated as sufficient proof of PAN and TAN for the said company assessees.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 193.53 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
Nearly 10 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,93,53,58,865
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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9,99,18,330
More than 193.53 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
Nearly 10 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Vartalap is a medium to set up bridge between government and media: DG, Bhupendra Kainthola.
PIB, Kolkata organizes day-long media workshop “Vartalap” in Berhampore
Berhampore, Murshidabad: August 26, 2022
Vartalap is a medium to set up bridge between government and media in order to reach out to the people at grassroot, said Shri Bhupendra Kainthola Director General, East Zone, Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting while attending the Media Workshop “Vartalap” organized by Press Information Bureau  Kolkata at Berhampore in Murshidabad district of West Bengal today.
The media-persons of the district including those from small and medium newspapers participated in large numbers in this programme meant for dissemination of news related to Central Government sponsored welfare schemes and programmes and media-services catered to by Press Information Bureau.
Addressing the gathering Shri Kainthola said that fake news is the main concern in today's world and media has to be alert in distinguishing these between true and fake. The DG spoke in detail about the fact checking mechanism run by PIB and requested the media persons to use the service to bust fake news and save the people from the ever mushrooming frauds. Dr. Dhiraj Kakadia, Director General  Registrar for News Papers in India  spoke in detail about media laws and Freedom of Expression via video conferencing from Delhi and shed light on various rules and regulations pertaining to journalism.
Shri Shri Pathik Guha and Shri Pulakeah Ghosh, eminent journalis shared their rich professional experiences. Shri Guha talked about media ethics and science journalism while Shri Ghosh spoke on fake news and discussed various means to bust fake news. In this workshop, it was also explained that how PIB press releases, photos, info graphics and other media contents can be obtained directly from PIB’s website, facebook page as well as twitter handle in Bangla, apart from Hindi, English and other Indian languages.
Over 50 district media persons participated in the workshop which became so lively and participative in nature that it was appreciated by most of the media persons present.
Shri Partho Ghosh, Joint Director, PIB, Kolkata conducted the event. In an interactive session held as part of the programme, the journalists shared their concerns and problems faced in their day-to-day functioning. Shri Ghosh answered different queries from the journalists pertaining to different aspect and moved the vote of thanks. An audio visual presentation of PIB utilities, including the diversified multilingual pages of reference matter that has been made available on the revamped PIB website, including journalist welfare measures, was also presented.
Special Service and Features
District Level Outreach Programme by EPFO on 28th August 2023
Kochi: Aug 25, 2023
Employees Provident Fund Organisation , a statutory body under the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has been conducting a district level outreach programme called ‘Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0’ from January 2023 onwards. The programme is an inclusive, coherent and comprehensive mechanism which will act as a grievance redressal platform as well as an information exchange network for employees, employers and pensioners. In Ernakulam District, ‘Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0’ will be conducted on 28th August 2023 in the Mini Hall of Kerala PWD Rest House, Pathadipalam, Kalamassery from 10:00 onwards.
The pensioners/employees/employers who wish to participate in the event may register by sending an e mail to ro.kochi@epfindia.gov.in or by sending a letter by post or in person may visit EPFO Regional Office, Kochi. There will be a registration facility on 28th August at the PWD rest house premises. Tokens will be alloted to the participants on first come first serve basis. The members/employees/employers who wish to register may specify their UAN number/ PF Account number/ PPO number/ Employer Code.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has paid tributes to the former Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said :
"On his birth anniversary, tributes to our former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji. We also recall his contribution to our nation."
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
INDIA FINALLY GOT A GOOD AND SIMPLE TAX IN THE FORM OF GST: UNION MINISTER SHRI M. VENKAIAH NAIDU
Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Union Minister of Urban Development, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, Information and Broadcasting said that 70 years after getting political Independence and 17 Years after it was first proposed during the Vajpayee government, India finally got a Good and Simple Tax in the form of GST, at the stroke of midnight last night.
Speaking at the Charted Accountants day organised by Hyderabad chapter of ICAI in Hyderabad today, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu said that Central and State Governments used to impose a total of 17 taxes on goods and services resulting in different taxes at different locations, even though as a Nation we are one. “The first of July, 2017 has acquired as much significance as the 15th of August, 1947 in the history of our country. These two dates are the most transformative landmarks in the history of modern India”, he said. Preparing for the GST regime is not big task and particularly, when IT tools are available easily to do so. In any case, over 70% of tax payers have already got themselves registered on the GSTN , he added.
Shri Venkaiah Naidu also said that it is not correct to say that Government has not given sufficient time and the trade is not ready for the switch over to a single tax regime. In any case, the Government has relaxed the time frame for such people to file their return till September. The approved GST rate structure with five slabs of taxation is certainly perfect in the sense that it is the outcome of the collective wisdom of the country as embodied in the GST Council which consist of the central and all state governments and belonging to different political structures. Shri Venkaiah Naidu added that a rational taxation system should aim at redistribution of income and that is what is being aimed at unlike in the past when the poor were paying disproportionately more in the form of indirect taxes, he stated. The Government has ensured that 81% of the goods would be taxed at the rate of 18% and below and there would be a general decline in the price level.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Bandaru Dattatreya, Union Minister of State  for Labor and Employment said that with the rolling of Goods and Services Tax  across the nation, one lakh jobs will be created in the first three months in the country. In addition to this around 60,000 persons would get employment in accountancy sector, he said. He also informed that the GST roll-out was a historic moment and it’s like nation achieving economic and tax freedom, he said. Telangana State Finance Minister Shri Etela Rajender and others were also present.
Ministry of Steel
Last date for receipt of applications under the Production Linked Incentive  Scheme for Specialty Steel extended up to 15.09.2022
The last date for receipt of applications under the Production Linked Incentive  Scheme for Specialty Steel through the online application window  has been extended up to 15.09.2022. Criteria for
participation, eligibility and other parameters have been notified on 29.07.2021 and
the same are available on the portal. Interested companies are requested to first register and then apply on the portal well before the deadline.
Competition Commission of India
CCI issues cease and desist order against firms found guilty of bid rigging and cartelization in tender floated by Eastern Railway
The Competition Commission of India  issued a final order today against eight firms which were found to have contravened the provisions of Section 3 of the Competition Act, 2002 read with Section 3 thereof, which proscribe anti-competitive agreements.
CCI found these firms to have indulged in cartelization in the supply of Axle Bearings to Eastern Railway by means of directly or indirectly determining prices, allocating tenders, coordinating bid prices and manipulating the bidding process. The evidence in the matter included e-mails, call detail records and the statements of the representatives of the firms. The e-mails exchanged showed that the firms discussed quantity allocation with respect to the tenders of Indian Railways for the procurement of Axle Bearings amongst themselves. The vendors were also found to have discussed the compensation mechanism in the event that some of them did not win the agreed quantities.
The case was initiated on the basis of a reference filed on behalf of Eastern Railway.
In this backdrop, CCI issued a cease and desist order against the firms found guilty of bid rigging and cartelization in tender floated by Eastern Railway. However, CCI refrained from imposing any monetary penalty considering the firms were MSMEs with limited staff and turnover, the cooperative and non-adversarial approach adopted by firms in acknowledging their involvement as well as the economic stress wrought upon the MSME sector in the wake of COVID-19.
The order was passed in Ref. C. No. 02 of 2018 and a copy of the order is available at the CCI website at www.cci.gov.in.
Prime Minister's Office
PM remembers Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has saluted Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary.
PM said, " Self-made and industrious, the contribution of Babu Jagjivan Ram can never be forgotten. As a freedom fighter and veteran administrator, his service to India was impeccable. Babuji was a true democrat, refusing to bow to authoritarianism. India remembers him on his Jayanti. "